What is MS? “Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. The exact antigen — or target that the immune cells are sensitized to attack — remains unknown, which is why MS is considered by many experts to be "immune-mediated" rather than "autoimmune.” According to http://www.nationalmssociety.org, scientists believe “the disease is triggered by an unidentified environmental factor in a person who is genetically predisposed to respond.” Little do people know that there are four stages of MS, and I happen to know that because my dad has MS, and he is in the 2nd-3rd stage. What many people including myself, have been wondering, if it is curable, unfortunately the answer is no, but there are medicines, that are available, that will try and slow down the progression of the disease. While MS is not contagious, or a death related disease it can paralyze people, but while scientist try to find a reasoning for its cause, what they have found is that it does have something to do with gender, genetics, age, geography and ethnic background. Like any organization, people want to stop this disease, but it takes time, knowledge, and one organization, that are super efficient, which my dad relies on http://www.nationalmssociety.org. My dad has had MS for 7 years continuing, and whenever something went wrong, he always called on this place for help. They always respond with a positive outcome. He trusts them so much because, this organization keeps track of MS nation-wide. It helps people, by providing medicines and information on how to deal with it, such as exercises, maintains health, etc. As scientists try to find a cure, here are some facts from the organization:
“Within the CNS, the immune system attacks myelin — the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the nerve fibers — as well as the nerve fibers themselves.”
“The
damaged myelin forms scar tissue (sclerosis), which gives the disease its name”
“When
any part of the myelin sheath or nerve fiber is damaged or destroyed, nerve
impulses traveling to and from the brain and spinal cord are distorted or
interrupted, producing a wide variety of symptoms”
“The disease is thought to
be triggered in a
genetically susceptible individual by a combination of one or more
environmental factors”
People with MS typically
experience one of four disease courses, which
can be mild, moderate or severe”
Donations and charities
Research cost 838 million to find a cure Senior
leadership team (provides guidance for the organization) Founder
Sylvia Lawry found it in the U.S and international Fundraisers
Raise
awareness, with advocates and more
Local events
Anyone can volunteer
Partnership opportunities Education programs
Greater Carolinas another organization that supports
MS, both north and South Carolina, by holding events, taking donations and services
and support to MS patience’s. There are some events coming up March 2015, for
example: the “finish MS event”, the “walk MS event”, and the “challenge walk MS
event”. The great Carolinas is one of many organizations throughout the world
to help MS, and some of the things that happen at this organization are support
groups. What the support groups do is it is a group of people that discuss
dealing with MS, ways to raise awareness among other things. Almost similar to
their services and support, and with this organization they want to make your
life better, they want to help you deal with MS, and make your life comfortable
for you with uneasy living so they do as much as they can financially,
emotionally, physically and so much more, so if you have or know someone
dealing with MS, in north Carolina, I recommend that you visit this
organization. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/NCT
In knowing about MS and my father having it, it
helps me to understand his life and what he’s going through. And with him having
it, it can be difficult at times so I help him, and it teaches me that there
are people who don’t live as good as a life, the you may live or someone else
may live, so its always nice to give back and lend a hand, and you don’t even Have
to know them. I think if MS awareness were to come to EGHS that it would change
some kid’s minds on how they look on life, and help them to realize that MS is hard,
and it ruins people’s life. With http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/NCT
kids can help, they can Make a donation, give support, and do some events. What
I hope is this organization will give them a better understanding, to where
EGHS will maybe do some of their own MS awareness.
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